HDR · 1 day ago
Water Resources Engineer
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$83K/yr - $119K/yr
3+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. In the role of Water Resources Engineer, you will be responsible for project engineering, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and leading the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for various water resources projects.
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Hiring Manager
Meisha Jackson, CIR
Responsibilities
Provide project engineering and task management, conduct difficult to complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling; conduct stormwater collection systems modeling and design; collect, assimilate and present data in reports, memos and public forums; lead production of design calculations and technical reports; and lead preparation of engineering plans and specifications for design of detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities and other hydraulic structures
Work independently in addition to planning, organizing and assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
Conduct water resources planning, plan formulation and concept development, and develop planning documentation
Assist in water resources permitting efforts
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Excellent oral and written communication skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
MS degree
A minimum of 3 years experience in water resources engineering projects
Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis
Preference given to local candidates
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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